Volvo 70 Experience – 5 Day Mile builder

£650pp

Experience the thrill of sailing on a high-performance Volvo Open 70 while honing your skills and building your miles. These trips are for everyone, whether you are a novice or experienced sailor. You can get involved as much as you like, or you can sit back, enjoy the sail and take in the stunning scenery that the south coast has to offer.

Over the 5 days, you will have the opportunity to helm, trim, practice evolutions, passage plan, weather route and if you are a budding yacht master you can have the opportunity to skipper a 60-mile passage under the watchful eye of a Yachtmaster instructor.

Don’t think this will be a luxury ride! Such a high-performance racing yacht does not come with many creature comforts. Cramped quarters, freeze dried food and basic accommodation are the trade-off for a fast boat, many miles and the most exhilarating ride. We do it just as the elite ocean racers do so you truly get a genuine experience.

Destination possibilities include sailing down the Jurassic coast to Weymouth, the Channel island and France.

GETTING THERE (AND BACK)

Specialist off-shore sailing insurance is required. We can direct you to the insurer we use. Ask for information when you enquire.

Getting back

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, UK

Experience the thrill of sailing on a high-performance Volvo Open 70 while honing your skills and building your miles. These trips are for everyone, whether you are a novice or experienced sailor. You can get involved as much as you like, or you can sit back, enjoy the sail and take in the stunning scenery that the south coast has to offer.

Over the 5 days, you will have the opportunity to helm, trim, practice evolutions, passage plan, weather route and if you are a budding yacht master you can have the opportunity to skipper a 60-mile passage under the watchful eye of a Yachtmaster instructor.

Don’t think this will be a luxury ride! Such a high-performance racing yacht does not come with many creature comforts. Cramped quarters, freeze dried food and basic accommodation are the trade-off for a fast boat, many miles and the most exhilarating ride. We do it just as the elite ocean racers do so you truly get a genuine experience.

Destination possibilities include sailing down the Jurassic coast to Weymouth, the Channel island and France.

ITINERARY

On the first day, after a safety brief, deck orientation, skills and drills we will get out the charts, assess the weather and come up with our destinations. Then after 5 days of sailing, you’ll return to the dock tired, happy and with a whole heap of miles under your belt.